Metro Atlanta Church to Require Vaccination Proof for In-Person Services
August 20, 2021
(Fox) A metro Atlanta Pastor and his team have made the decision to require worshipers to show proof of full vaccination status before they are allowed to enter for worship service.
Reverend Dr. William Flippin Sr. is the pastor of The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church and said it’s his way of stopping the spread and keeping his members safe.
"There are people who foolishly say they are covered under the blood. I believe in being covered under the blood but you also have good sense," Rev. William Flippin said.
Flippin is taking no chances as he opens his doors to allow in-person worship.
"We were extremely concerned about the elderly members that come to our church. We are concerned about everybody but particularly those. We didn’t want anyone to come on our campus and leave and say they became ill at our church," Flippin said.
That’s why the leader for over three decades decided worshippers must show proof of vaccinations.
The church went virtual in March of 2020 and then structured its reopening in phases.
"We have 200 people coming and they register. Our ushers have a computer at the door and they can see if you registered and you can come in. We provide temperature checks and there’s a one-time waiver you have to sign where you say you never got Covid at church," Flippin said.
Story by Eric Perry for Fox5 Atlanta. Cover image of Reverend Doctor W.E. Flippin, Sr., from church website.
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